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In this section of Torque News you can read the latest Hyundai news and news stories about Hyundai vehicles. Keith Griffin is the Hyundai/Kia news reporter at Torque News and can be followed on Twitter at IndepthAuto.

Hyundai is one of two Korean brands competing in the U.S. market. The other is its corporate sibling Kia.

Imports to the U.S. started in 1986 with one model and have expanded to over 15 models today, which include hybrids, plug-in hybrids, all-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. Today, over half of the Hyundais sold in the U.S. are American made at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama https://www.hmmausa.com/ facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The $1.8 billion facility can build just shy of 400,000 vehicles annually and currently produces the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra sedans and the Santa Fe SUV.

Kia, the brand’s Korean counterpart, offers a sportier lineup with its sedans. Both, though, have made great strides in offering premium materials and design at affordable prices compared to competitors.

In the past, many associated the Hyundai brand with lower build quality and cheaper prices. However, that is not the case today. Although still typically more affordable, Hyundai vehicles now have the build quality, safety, technology, and design expertise that rivals the best in the industry. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai in the Top 5 for auto manufacturer overall reliability.

Popular models include the Elantra and Sonata (also offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid) sedans and the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs. An updated Santa Fe appears in the first quarter of 2021.

The Venue, Kona, and Palisade SUVs are the latest additions to the lineup. Other models include the fun-to-drive Veloster and Elantra GT, the efficient Ioniq models (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV), the little Accent sedan, and the only fuel cell electric SUV on the market, the Nexo.

Below is a list of Hyundai’s models with starting prices (excludes delivery charges):

2021 Hyundai Venue – $18,750
2021 Hyundai Kona – $20,400
2021 Hyundai Tucson – $23,700
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe – $26,275
2021 model debuts first quarter 2021)
2021 Hyundai Palisade – $32,525
2021 Hyundai Accent – $15,395
2021 Hyundai Elantra – $19,650
2021 Hyundai Sonata – $23,600
2021 Hyundai Veloster – $18,900
2021 Hyundai Veloster N – $32,250
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid – $23,200
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid – $28,000 (est)
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric – $34,500
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric – $37,190
2021 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell – $60,000 (est)

Here’s How You Create A Hyundai Santa Fe With Real Attitude

By Marc Stern on October 6, 2016 - 12:43AM

Hyundai has Teamed with Rockstar Performance to create a Santa Fe with real attitude. It's exactly what you achieve when you equip a 3.3-liter engine with nitrous.

Hyundai Sets September Sales Mark led by Santa Fe

Hyundai Sets September Sales Record; Kia Sales Slip A Bit

By Marc Stern on October 4, 2016 - 11:26PM

Hyundai, led by the Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, set a new sales mark in September. And, the Veloster also scored a notable sales win, as well.

Hyundai Urges Consumers To Be Wary Of Phony Parts

By Marc Stern on October 1, 2016 - 4:27PM

Hyundai has begun a new campaign aimed at getting consumers to use original equipment parts for all major mechanical and body repairs.

2016 Hyundai Sante Fe Limited Ultimate Review: Korea's Biggest SUV Rivals American Counterparts

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2016 - 11:18AM

Hyundai has been best known in the United States for their, affordable and efficient cars, but with the 2016 Sante Fe Limited Ultimate AWD – the Korean automaker has a roomy SUV which can rival the top American counterparts.

2007 Hyundai Azeras Recalled To Fix Switch

Hyundai Recalls 10,000 Azeras To Fix Defective Seat Switch

By Marc Stern on September 27, 2016 - 4:14PM

Hyundai has announced the recall of 10,000 2007-08 Azeras to fix a potentially dangerous front seat switch problem. The defective switch can short out allowing the seat to move forward or backward or up and down without driver input.

Hyundai Wants to be Born Again by Genesis and This Is How It's Going to Transform

By Allan Honeyman on September 23, 2016 - 5:50PM

We all know that Hyundai is a huge company which manufactures many things, from earth movers to cars, but in this country its name became synonymous with cheap. That was the way they broke into the American market. Now they’re movin’ on up.

Hyundai Finally Addresses Its Transmission Problem in Tucson SUVs

By Allan Honeyman on September 16, 2016 - 12:33PM

Recent developments with Hyundai Transmission issue show that Hyundai is faced with a problem and a huge opportunity.

Hyundai Tucsons recalled for software issue

Does Hyundai Tucson Tranny Recall Show Key Software Needs More Testing?

By Marc Stern on September 15, 2016 - 10:53PM

Is the car business rushing its software too quickly to market? That's the opinion of some in the car business who think that things are happening so quickly that software glitches will get through that shouldn't be there.

Hyundai's Search For Luxury: 4 Types of Cars Genesis Needs

By Allan Honeyman on September 15, 2016 - 12:48PM

Hyundai had humble beginnings, but Genesis searches for Luxury and has few meanings.

How Did Hyundai Do It With Genesis? - Quality, The Only Game in Town

By Allan Honeyman on September 14, 2016 - 12:27PM

Hyundai started selling cars in the USA in 1986 after it established its US headquarters in Garden Grove California in 1985. They started exporting one model, the Hyundai Excel to the United States. Well, they started off with a bang selling more cars in its first year in the US than any other new brand ever had.

Are You Buzzed by the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in?

By Allan Honeyman on September 13, 2016 - 1:03PM

Hyundai has entered the sorta EV sweepstakes with its Sonata hybrid plug-in, and, to a lesser extent the Sonata hybrid. The question is, what is the strategic vision for these vehicles and for Hyundai in general?

Hyundai, Nissan Charged In China Cheating Scandal

Hyundai, Nissan Among 5 That May Have Cheated In China

By Marc Stern on September 9, 2016 - 9:31PM

Hyundi and Nissan are among five firms facing cheating charges in China. Chinese authorities have said the five cheated on an electric vehicle subsidy program. The total was $150 million.

CVT, DSG and DCT: How Many Ways Can You Say Transmission?

By Allan Honeyman on September 9, 2016 - 12:00PM

Just so we can all understand each other, let’s run through what the alphabet salad above stands for acronyms related to car transmission and gearbox.

2016 Hyundai Sonatas Probed For Potentially Flaky Rear Brakes

NHTSA Probes Potential Rear Brake Lockups In 2016 Hyundai Sonatas

By Marc Stern on September 7, 2016 - 11:01PM

NHTSA has launched an initial investigation into reports that some 2016 Hyundai Sonatas whose rear brakes can remain engaged following a quick diagnostic self-check by the braking control software.

Genesis Is Busy Establishing Itself As An Independent Hyundai Subsidiary

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2016 - 11:36PM

Hyundai's Genesis division has had a busy time lately. Not only was a new model introduced, but it also became a separate division, linked with Amazon, announced pricing and was to open a new store.

3,031 Hyundai Gensis Sedans Have Been Recalled

Hyundai Recalls 3,031 Luxury Genesis Sedans For Display-Related Issue

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2016 - 8:40AM

As one electronics expert said fairly recently, in the future many automotive-related recalls would be electronic in nature. As if to prove him correct, Hyundai has announced the recall of 3,031 Genesis sedans to fix a display glitch.

Hyundai Confirms Compact Tucson-Based Pickup In Works

Rumored Sightings Are True; Hyundai Will Build Compact Utility Pickup Based on Tucson

By Marc Stern on September 3, 2016 - 10:35PM

In this world, there are many urban legends. You know the ones, right? How about the Yeti that was seen last week in Anchorage, Alaska? Or, how about the sighting of Nessie, cavorting and snorting in its Loch? They are real, aren't they?

Hyundai Revamps, Improves i10 Microcar; U.S. Sales Still Unlikely

By Marc Stern on September 1, 2016 - 8:40AM

Hyundai unveiled a number of changes to its i10 microcar. The i10 has received good marks from reviewers across the globe, the only trouble for U.S. buyers is that it isn't available here, yet.

Hyundai N Brand Chief Sees i30 N As Possible Focus RS-Fighter

By Marc Stern on August 30, 2016 - 10:14AM

Will Hyundai's N division turn out a successful Ford Focus RS-fighter? The chief of the division believes it is more than possible; it is likely to happen.

Amazon-Genesis, Hyundai linkages have helped to create Amazon Vehicles

Amazon-Genesis, Hyundai Links Power Online Sales Giant To New Auto Info Space

By Marc Stern on August 27, 2016 - 11:38AM

Amazon-Genesis and Hyundai linkages have enabled the online sales giant to move into a new automotive information space, Amazon Vehicles.

One of three models, the Hyundai Ioniq is the automaker's newest green offering.

Like Genesis, Hyundai Identifies New Ioniq Electric Vehicles As Brand-Setters

By Marc Stern on August 26, 2016 - 11:01AM

Hyundai trotted out its new Ioniq electric to show its features. Like the Genesis, the autoamaker has branded it a brand-setter. It is the first green vehicle to offer three configurations in one body style for the carmaker.

All It Takes Is A Brake Light Switch To Trigger A Hyundai Elantra Recall

By Marc Stern on August 25, 2016 - 3:04PM

Hyundai, Korea's largest automaker, has recalled 65,400 2013 Elantras to repair a problem with the brake light switch. The problem can leave the switch on all the time illuminating the brake lights all the time.

If You're In Los Angeles This Weekend, Hyundai Offers Tailored Test Drives

Hyundai, Amazon Have A New Idea And They’re Not Afraid To Use It

By Marc Stern on August 19, 2016 - 10:19PM

For the second time this week, Hyundai and Amazon have teamed up to bring a better automotive experience to buyers and owners. This time it's a customer-tailored online test-drive plan.

Earth To Alexa, Your Genesis Is Ready, Please Pick It Up

By Marc Stern on August 19, 2016 - 3:44PM

Amazon's digital assistant Alexa can now tell your Hyundai Genesis what it wants or doesn't want and your car has to comply.

Taking Careful Steps, Genesis Brand Sets Another Direction For Hyundai

By Marc Stern on August 15, 2016 - 9:52AM

Hyundai has launched a new division. No longer is the Genesis just a model; it is Hyundai's march to the future of upscale.

Genesis Still Figuring Which Model Will Get Hotted Up

By Will Maley on August 10, 2016 - 9:19AM

With Hyundai and Kia beginning to enter the performance arena, it should come as no surprise that Genesis is considering adding a bit of sport to their models. But deciding which model will get it first is becoming a challenge.

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0T is a Midsize Sedan for Those Who Enjoy Driving

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2016 - 6:19PM

The Hyundai Sonata has come a long way over the past few years in terms of interior amenities and exterior styling, but if you enjoy driving and you are shopping the modern Sonata family, the 2.0T package is the trimline for you – with a 245hp turbocharged engine, a sport tuned suspension, a drive mode program and a unique steering rack that makes this Hyundai far more fun to drive than past iterations.

Car Companies and Makes Affected By ARC Probe and Takata Airbag Recalls

By Marc Stern on August 5, 2016 - 4:57PM

Hyundai joins General Motors, Kia and Fiat Chrysler in ARC probe, while Takata recall affects 31 makes.

Takata Isn't Alone in Airbag Crisis, ARC-Made Inflator Explosion in Hyundai Elantra Causes Huge Probe

By Marc Stern on August 5, 2016 - 10:54AM

For more than 18 months, whenever an airbag problem has been reported, the assumption has been that the device was made by Takata. That is no longer the case as 8 million ARC-made airbag inflators face a probe by Canadian and U.S. safety investigators.

How Hyundai Proves That Last Can Be First in Safety With Its Tucson Crossover

By Marc Stern on August 4, 2016 - 12:21PM

In what may be a case of “the last shall be first,” Hyundai’s crossover, the Tucson, has crushed the big guys in a proposed change to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash testing. IIHS has, for the last several years, incrementally improved its testing program to cover more areas of a vehicle’s front end to improve driver safety. Now, it is the front passenger’s turn.

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